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Free guide to childcare launched

Help there for you to understand your entitlements and childcare choices.

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Posted: 9 June 2009
by Cassandra Kempster-Roberts

A free Essential guide to childcare for parents has been launched by family finance experts The Children's Mutual and national childcare charity Daycare Trust, as this week is National Childcare Week.

The online guide is designed to take you through what your entitlements are and the types of childcare choices you need to consider.

Your 3 or 4 year old is entitled to free, part-time early education. The guide explains what forms of childcare included in this, and how to access the free early education.

If Child Tax Credits and Working Tax Credits are causing confusion, the shorthand guide to who qualifies and where to apply is also covered in the guide.

The Essential guide to childcare for parents covers:

  • Childcare Options
  • Free Early Years Education
  • Tax Credits
  • Employer Supported Childcare
  • Tips for Choosing Childcare

You can find out more and access the free guide online.

Are you confused by what childcare options to take? Let us know below...


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